Scandinavian Rush Seat Side Chairs
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Set of four Scandinavian splay leg dining side chairs with curved backs, beechwood frame and new
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Beech, Rush
Scandinavian Rush Seat Side Chairs
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Set of four Scandinavian splay leg dining side chairs with curved backs, beechwood frame and new
Beech, Rush
Danish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Beech, Rush, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beech and rush lounge chairs designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Blemish
Rush, Beech
$995 / item
H 34.5 in W 22 in D 22.5 in
"Pernelle" Rush Weave and Walnut Dining Arm Chair by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
A solid wood arched frame threads through a woven rush seat with arms and backrest to form this
Rush, Oak
$995 / item
H 34.5 in W 22 in D 22.5 in
"Pernelle" Rush Weave and French Oak Dining Arm Chair by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
A solid wood arched frame threads through a woven rush seat with arms and backrest to form this
Rush, Oak
$900 / item
H 34.5 in W 19.5 in D 22.5 in
"Pernelle" Rush Weave and Walnut Dining Side Chair by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
A solid wood arched frame threads through a woven rush seat with arms and backrest to form this
Rush, Oak
$900 / item
H 34.5 in W 19.5 in D 22.5 in
"Pernelle" Rush Weave and French Oak Dining Side Chair by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
A solid wood arched frame threads through a woven rush seat with arms and backrest to form this
Rush, Oak
$1,250 / item
H 36 in W 18 in D 21 in
"Pernelle" Rush Weave and Walnut Counter Height Stool by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Pernelle Counter Stool reinterprets French seating tradition through modern craftsmanship. A solid wood frame in natural oak or walnut finishes supports a handwoven natural rope ...
Rush, Walnut
$1,250 / item
H 36 in W 18 in D 21 in
"Pernelle" Rush Weave and Oak Counter Height Stool by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Pernelle Counter Stool reinterprets French seating tradition through modern craftsmanship. A solid wood frame in natural oak or walnut finishes supports a handwoven natural rope ...
Rush, Oak
Hans Wegner Chair Model Ch37 By Carl Hansen & Søn
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Skokie, IL
Hans Wegner Chair Model Ch37 By Carl Hansen & Søn Additional information: Dimensions: 22.5" W
Rush, Teak
Teak Side Chair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A spare and elegant teak side chair having a curved floating back rest, woven rush seat and an
Rush, Teak
Arthur Umanoff Mid Century Modern Sculptural Chair
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
Sculptural Arthur Umanoff chair with signature rush back, slatted wood seat, and iron legs
Metal
$2,200 / set
H 31 in W 19 in D 16 in
Pair of Hvidt Molgaard Teak Dining Chairs Mid-century Danish Modern
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Excellent pair of Hvidt Molgaard teak dining chairs with newly rushed seats. The chairs have a
Rush, Teak
$3,382 / set
H 35.04 in W 19.3 in D 17.72 in
Ensemble de 6 chaises assise en jonc et dossier en échelle
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Ensemble de 6 chaises de salle à manger assise en jonc et dossier en échelle dans le goût de GUILLERME ET CHAMBRON 1950's
Rush, Oak
$1,200 / set
H 30 in W 19.75 in D 17.5 in
Pair of Mid Century Danish Modern Dining Chairs by Jorgen Moller for J.L.Moller
By Jorgen Moller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid Century Danish Modern armless dining chairs, designed by Jorgen Henrik Moller for J. L
Rush, Teak
Danish Modern Rosewood Leather Chair After Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
designer Hans J Wegner’s chair model JH501, released in 1949. This model was so well-loved, it universally
Leather, Rosewood, Cane, Rush
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 22.84 in D 27.56 in
Folding Rope Chair 1950s, in the manner of Hans Wegner, Black Frame
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Faversham, GB
Folding chair in the manner of Hans Wegner, solid wood frame in black with woven organic rope seat
Papercord, Rush, Rope, Beech
Unavailable
H 30 in W 19 in D 19 in
Midcentury Dining Chairs by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, 1950s
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Step back into a time when furniture wasn’t just made, but meticulously crafted. This set of chairs
Rush, Teak
Unavailable
H 31.11 in W 23.63 in D 21.66 in
Side chair by Einar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck, Denmark 1950
By Willy Beck, Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Wilnis, UT
and back. This chair has a fantastic Scandinavian modern style and is a highly recognizable pieces of
Rush, Teak
Unavailable
H 31.11 in W 23.63 in D 21.66 in
Side chair by Einar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck, Denmark 1950
By Willy Beck, Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Wilnis, UT
and back. This chair has a fantastic Scandinavian modern style and is a highly recognizable pieces of
Rush, Teak
PP66 "Chinese Chair" by Hans J. Wegner for PP Møbler
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stellenbosch, Western Cape
PP62 "Chinese chair" designed by Hans J. Wegner for PP Møbler in 1949.
Oak, Rush
Set of 6 Pine & Rush Dining Chairs, Scandinavian Modern, 1970's
Located in Austin, TX
Scandinavian Modern style set of dining chairs with solid pine armed frames and rush seats. Very
Rush, Pine
Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Oak, Rush, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained oak and rush lounge chairs designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. seat height
Rush, Oak
Traditionalist Rush, Wood Armchair
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Nashville, TN
traditional armchair comprised of wood, rush, two available. In excellent vintage condition with
Berlin Iron
Rustic Danish Chairs in Rush and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Danish church chairs, oak and rush seating, Denmark, 1960s. Rustic Danish church chairs made in
Oak, Rush
Sold
H 31.11 in W 18.51 in L 31.11 in
Set of 8 Oak and Rush Dining Chairs by Johan Van Heuvel for Ad Vorm, 1960s
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Set of 8 oak and rush dining chairs by Johan van Heuvel for Ad Vorm, 1960s Measures: W 47 cm, H
Rush, Oak
Neils Moeller Set of Six Teak Dining Chairs with Rush Seats
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Completely refinished and re-rushed set of six solid teak Danish dining chairs by Neils Moeller
Sycamore, Rush, Teak
Sold
H 31 in W 20.5 in D 17.5 in
Set of 6 Danish Knotty Pine Dining Chairs with Rush Seats, circa 1970s
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in San Antonio, TX
Set of 6 Scandinavian design, Danish knotty solid pine dining chairs with rush seats, circa 1970s
Rush, Pine
Niels Otto Møller Teak and Rush Dining Desk Side Chair
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
teak finish in contrast with a woven rush seat. The chair is perfect as a dining, desk or accent chair.
Rush, Teak
Sold
H 29.5 in W 18 in D 18 in
Set of Four Rosewood and Rush Dining Chairs H.W.Klein for Bramen, Denmark
By Henry Walter Klein
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set of four figured rosewood and rush dining chairs H.W.Klein for Bramen, Denmark. Classic, sleek
Rosewood, Rush
Danish 70s pine chairs with paper rush seat
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Four lacquered pine chairs from approx the 1970s. With a nice and square braid pattern in the seat
Wicker, Rattan, Pine
Sold
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
Danish Oregon Pine Dining Chairs with Paper Rush / Wicker Seats, ca. 1990s
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Copenhagen, DK
6 oregon pine dining chairs with paper rush / wicker seats. The chairs were designed by Jørgen
Pine, Wicker, Rattan
Sold
H 42.13 in W 24.81 in D 30.71 in
Scandinavian Modern 1950’s Hans Wegner Rocking Chair J16 in Beech & Danish Cord
By Hans J. Wegner, FDB Møbler
Located in London, GB
A Shaker inspired rocking chair with a spindled back and curved armrests in beech and papercord
Beech, Papercord, Rush
Set of 2 Scandinavian Oak and Rush Side Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Scandinavian Modern side chairs in solid oak and rush, Denmark, 1950s. A modest and traditional
Rush, Oak
1960s Mid-Century Cabin Woven Rush Rope Rocking Armchair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hyattsville, MD
1960s Yugoslavian Interpretation of the Hans Wegner world famous rocking chair design. This
Rope, Beech
Sold
H 30 in W 20 in D 19 in
Niels O. Møller Set of Eight Dining Chairs Model No. 75 in Teak and Rush Seat
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of eight dining chairs model 75 - one of the all-time great dining chairs to come out of the
Papercord, Teak
Dining Chairs By Borge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of four dining chairs with gently curving slat-backs of rectilinear form made of clear Oregon
Rush
Hans Wegner Danish Modern J-16 Rocking Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century Danish Modern rocking chair By Hans Wegner for FDB Møbler Denmark, Circa
Rush, Beech
J39 Oak Dining Chairs by Børge Mogensen, Set of 4
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Hudson, NY
These oak chairs with rush seating are by Borge Mogensen. They are solid, with clean lines, and
Rush
Hans Wegner for FDB Møbler Danish Modern J-16 Rocking Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, FDB Møbler
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous midcentury Danish Modern rocking chair By Hans Wegner for FDB Møbler Denmark
Rush, Beech
Sold
H 32.4 in W 17 in D 15.5 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Louis Van Teeffelen, 1960s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
wonderful addition to any interior. *The chairs have some wear due to age and use, some of the rush seat
Rush, Teak
Pair of Tage Poulsen Pine & Rush Seat Lounge Chairs, c. 1970's
By Tage Poulsen
Located in Norwalk, CT
Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of Scandinavian design with this pair of lounge chairs
Rush, Pine
Sold
H 37.25 in W 25 in D 30.25 in
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Pair of Chairs Unrestored Condition, circa 1960s
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Scandinavia Arm Chairs with Rush Hand-Woven Seating surfaces. The pair
Rush, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Rush and Beech Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 4, Scandinavian modern, beech wood dining chairs feature woven rush seats and backs. The set
Rush, Beech
Sold
H 38 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Pair of 1960s Swedish Chairs Oak, Teak Wood with Rush Seating, Two Chairs
Located in Basel, BS
A pair of very classic 1960s Swedish Oak and Teak wood chairs with rush cord woven seating. In
Rush, Oak, Teak
Hans Wegner J.16 Rocking Chair with Rush Seat
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
comfortable rush seating. The iconic design of this Scandinavian modern J.16 rocking chair is credited to Hans
Rush, Beech
Sold
H 29.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
JL Moller Rush Rope Danish Teak Side Desk Nº 75 Dining Chair Vintage Mid-Century
By J. L. Möller Höjbjerg, Neils O. Möller
Located in Hyattsville, MD
All original Vintage Danish chair. A very clean and lightly used example. Just procured from the
Rush, Teak
Sold
H 34.5 in W 19.5 in D 22.5 in
"Pernelle" Rush Weave and Walnut Dining Side Chair by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
A solid wood arched frame threads through a woven rush seat with arms and backrest to form this
Rush, Oak
Sold
H 30 in W 19 in D 16 in
Peoples Danish Freetown Coffee House Chairs Mogensen Midcentury Birch Rush
By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
remains unbroken and strong. FDB Model J39 Baltic birch and cord (Rope/Rush) dining side chairs.
Birch
Sold
H 30 in W 19 in D 16 in
Peoples Danish Freetown Coffee House Chairs Mogensen Mid-Century Oak Rush
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Hyattsville, MD
and strong. FDB Model J39 oak and cord dining side chairs.
Cord, Oak
Set of 4 Vintage Aalto 611 Dining Chairs
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in New York, NY
Classic Model 611 ding chairs designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Made in Finland. These chairs are
Rush, Wood
Hans Wegner Set of Eight Dining Chairs Model CH-23
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans Wegner design set of eight dining chairs model CH-23 for Carl Hanson & Son, Denmark. In very
Rush, Oak, Teak
Sold
H 42 in W 24 in D 31 in
Black Lacquered Hans J. Wegner J16 Rocking Chair Or Rocker For FDB Mobler 1963
By FDB Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Southampton, NJ
A rare 'black edition' of the iconic Hans J. Wegner J16 rocking chair having perfect Rush seat with
Brass
Sold
H 31 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
Six Moller Model-71 Dining Chairs w Peter Hvidt Model-311 Dining Table, 1950s
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Peter Hvidt, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful pairing of six Moller Model-71 dining chairs with rush seating and a Peter Hvidt Model
Teak, Rush
Scandinavian Rush Chair
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian sling chair with a tightly woven rush seat with wooden stretcher at top and bottom for
Set of Six Borge Mogensen Rush Seat Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Four side chairs and two arm chairs.
Set of Four Hans Wegner Style Rush and Oak Ladder Back Dining Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Four Danish oak and rush dining chairs.
J. L. Moller Chairs
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Baltimore, MD
Six Moller Model 75 dining chairs in teak with new rush seats. Beautiful deep color to teak. Very
Teak, Rush
Set of 8 Van Den Berghe Chairs
By Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight oak wood and rush seat dining chairs by Van Den Berghe-Pauvers. Belgium circa 1960
Rush, Oak
Set of 6 Midcentury Dining Chairs in Oak and Woven Piping Seat
Located in Wijnegem, Antwerpen
Set of 6 dining room chairs in oak with woven rush seat in great condition.
Rush, Oak
Sold
H 36.5 in W 18 in D 20 in
BRDR FURBO Mid 20th Century Danish Modern Teak Dining Side Chairs - Set of 4
By BRDR Furbo
Located in Charlotte, NC
A set of four Mid 20th Century Danish Modern dining side chairs by BRDR FURBO. Solid teak with slat
Rush, Teak
Sold
H 29.5 in W 19 in D 17 in
Set of four Børge Mogensen Wood and Rush Dining Chairs, Mid-20th Century, Danish
By Børge Mogensen
Located in New York, NY
seat back and woven rush seats provide a comfortable, yet chic set of Scandinavian modern dining chairs
Rush, Oak
Set of Four Hans Wegner Wishbone Chairs, CH24
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Oaks, PA
A very nice set of black painted 1970s Hans Wegner CH24 Wishbone Chairs. Paperboard seats are in
Rush, Wood
Pair of Chic 'Méandre' Side Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic undulating 'Méandre' side chairs by Design Frères. Bronzed steel frames. Natural linen upholstered cushions. These Méandre™ chairs from our exclusive Design Frères® li...
Steel
Bronze Desk with Black or Brown Leather Wrapped Top
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Ballard, CA
A hand-sculpted and forged bronze desk with brown or black leather wrapped top and drawer, fastened by bronze nails. Custom sizes, finishes and glass top available. Interior of drawe...
Bronze
Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases. Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top.
Brass
Curved Rattan Shelf
Located in Oxford, GB
Indulge your space with the unique aesthetic of this Pencil Reed Rattan Curved Floating Shelf. Crafted from natural materials, this shelf exudes quality and longevity. Its curved des...
Rattan
$1,074
H 11.42 in W 11.42 in D 0.79 in
Light blue ceramic wall mirror att. to Roger Collet Vallauris circa 1970 design
By Roger Collet
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Attributed to Roger Collet Realised in Vallauris Circa 1970 Light blue ceramic wall mirror original perfect condition height 29 cm depth 2 cm
Ceramic
$9,800 / set
H 34.65 in W 19.3 in D 21.26 in
Jørgen Christensens Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Cognac Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jørgen Christensen, set of eight dining chairs, leather, oak, brass, Denmark, 1950s Exclusive set of eight dining chairs designed by Danish designer and cabinetmaker Jørgen Christe...
Brass
Sculptural Concave Rose Gold Mirror
Located in London, GB
Impressive pink gold concave mirror with brass wall bracket other colors are available. Bronze, blue, green, copper Some colours available immediately. Please ask if you have...
Brass
$2,075 / item


+ 1 moreH 0.75 in W 36 in D 6 in
Classic Picture Light Thin and Minimal Adjustable Brass Linear LED Sconce, UL
By Aurora Lampworks
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Our take on a classic Picture Light is a minimal design with one big advantage--it is able to rotate. The projected light is adjustable, allowing for greater versatility in lighting ...
Brass
Green Spatters Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Free shaped wall sconces made of layers of green splatter like Murano glass pieces covering a metal structure with three sources of light.
Murano Glass
$1,900 / item
H 38 in W 17 in D 19 in
Lana Dining Chair, Ivory Bouclé & Wood Chair by Christian Siriano
By Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order wood & bouclé dining chair designed by Christian Siriano. Fabric for seat/back cushion: Ivory Bouclé Base: Red oak Measures: Front seat width: 18” Back seat width: ...
Bouclé, Oak
$966 / item
H 36.74 in W 19.1 in D 18.9 in
Armonia Walnut Dining Chair, Silvio Piattelli design made in Italy
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Introducing the Armonia Chair. This listing and pricing is for single chair. Use drop down menu to create your set. The chairs are made from Italian solid walnut wood, which is kno...
Walnut
$6,039Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.25 in W 31.5 in D 32.5 in
Rare Sesamo Pop Up Desk / Secretary by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, 1981
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Basel, BS
Exquisite and very rare Pop Up Desk by Gianfranco Frattini in Italy for Bernini. Label present, and all drawer pulls are stamped with the logo. When you pull the leather desk top fo...
Leather, Beech
$1,049 / item
H 31.89 in W 16.15 in D 20.87 in
Marcel Gascoin 'C-Chair' Outdoor Dining Chair Natural Teak for GUBI
By Gubi, Marcel Gascoin
Located in New York, NY
The garden gets an upgrade with the simple functionality of French architect and designer Marcel Gascoin’s most enduring iconic design. GUBI’s new outdoor collection, now in teak, re...
Wood, Wicker, Teak
$1,280 / set
H 17.72 in Dm 15.75 in
Danish Modern, A Pair of Tripod Stools, Reupholstered Seats in Lambswool, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A pair of charming Danish modern stools in solid oak with curly legs, the round seats are reupholstered in a great quality shearling lambswool. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the ...
Lambskin, Oak
$2,264
H 24.02 in W 27.96 in D 17.72 in
Large Dutch Victorian Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Large 19th century Dutch Victorian fireplace basket, fire basket made of wrought iron. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional. This product has to be shipped as f...
Wrought Iron
$1,952Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 16.54 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
Dwayne Johnson • Sculptural Petrified Wood Side Table by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
Born from our lifelong obsession with stacking rocks, this totem-like side table features hand-sculpted, organic shaped petrified wood forms, adorned with a striking raw Petrified wo...
Steel
Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.
ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.
Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.
The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak.
Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
If anyone is brave, humble and adept enough to recolor these mid-century masterpieces, it’s Ilse Crawford. Here, she gives us the details on her five earthy paint choices and tells us how she feels about design collaborations.
In an innovative display, the Designmuseum Danmark is permanently exhibiting the 20th century's most iconic seats.
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